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with Arab Health Exhibition 2023

Arab Health has underscored its commitment to showcasing the latest advances in healthcare technology and innovation with the launch of the Intelligent Health Pavilion and the return of the Future Health Summit, which will explore healthcare in the Metaverse.

Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 30 January to 2 February 2023, Arab Health will host the Intelligent Health Pavilion in partnership with the Intelligent Health Association and provide visitors with the opportunity to experience the most innovative and sustainable healthcare technologies.

Located in Arab Health’s Healthcare Transformation sector, the Intelligent Health Pavilion will feature three demonstration rooms showcasing several new technologies through live demonstrations, including a ground-breaking digital Intensive Care Unit, an intelligent Operating Room, and a revolutionary Emergency Room.

The new feature will also have a seminar theatre and provide a platform for exhibitors to reveal the latest cutting-edge healthcare technology.

Ross Williams, Exhibition Director for Informa Markets, said: “The healthcare industry has witnessed incredible changes in recent years, with technology and innovation the driving force behind how the industry is elevating patient care. These latest advancements are expected to increase further by utilising the Metaverse and looking at how we interact with technology to utilise artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to improve patient outcomes.”

Future Health Summit

Doubling down on innovation and technology, Arab Health will also host the second edition of the Future Health Summit at the Museum of the Future. The exclusive, fully immersive event will look into the future of health and healthcare possibilities in the Metaverse. World-renowned industry leaders, visionaries, metaverse experts, authors, and futurists on the topic will offer their insights.

According to a report titled Healthcare in the Metaverse from Market Research Future, the healthcare metaverse market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 48.3% until 2030, with the industry’s value expected to top US$5.37 billion.

“The Future Health Summit is dedicated to trailblazers. From AI and robotics to the role of the Metaverse, the healthcare industry is continuously evolving. A result of cutting-edge technology combined with innovative leaders committed to improving patient outcomes,” said Williams.

“The Metaverse is expected to disrupt healthcare and open new channels of treatment while lowering costs. The predicted growth within this market is huge, and we’ve only explored the tip of the iceberg. The Future Health Summit will provide an invaluable look at how everyone in the healthcare industry can maximise what it offers,” he added.

Innov8 Talks
Arab Health 2023 will also see the return of popular start-up competition, Innov8 Talks, which will feature 24 companies showcasing unique and innovative solutions. At the same time, the Transformation Talks and Start-Up Zone will also explore the latest tech advancements from global innovators and disruptors.

The event will be supported by a host of government entities, including the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Government of Dubai, the Dubai Health Authority, the Department of Health, and the Dubai Healthcare City Authority.

Internal Medicine Conference
The growing prevalence of diabetes in the UAE and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will be addressed by world-renowned industry experts at the Internal Medicine Conference, which takes place from 30- 31 January as part of the 2023 Arab Health Congress. The conference will have dedicated sessions designed to bring together stakeholders who are at the forefront of diabetes care and research. Sessions will include the evolution of diabetes management moderated by Dr Hamed Farooqi, Director and Consultant Endocrinologist, Dubai Diabetes Center, Dubai Health Authority. Panellists include Dr Saf Naqvi, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Abu Dhabi; Dr Saria Gouher, American Hospital Dubai; and Dr Hammad Hussain,Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Topics to be addressed include the management of diabetes, endocrinologists’ views on steroid therapy and the severe complication of diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis.

Exhibitors

The exhibition will feature over 3,000 exhibitor companies from 70 countries and include nine product sectors, showcasing the latest technology and innovations in disposables, orthopaedics, healthcare and general services, imaging, medical devices, IT, wellness and prevention, and infrastructure and assets.

United States and Canada pavilions

Middle East Health is an Official Media Partner to the USA Partnership Pavilion and Canada Pavilion at Arab Health 2023

As the world leader in health and medical innovation, America plays a unique, multifaceted role in the development of the U.A.E.’s vision and plans. The centerpiece of the national effort at Arab Health is the USA Partnership Pavilion, organized since 1996 by Kallman Worldwide, Inc., in coordination with numerous government agencies, including the departments of Commerce and State.

The U.S. Pavilion has expanded to four halls (1, 3, 6, and 7) and will host 215 exhibitors, more than 72% of the total American contingent, 63 for the first time at the event. From personal care and safety products to over-the-counter remedies, specialized medical devices, equipment and treatment strategies, U.S. exhibitors in Dubai will represent a wide scope of America’s smartest science, technology, and innovation.

The Canada Pavilion, consisting of 31 leading health and medical companies, will be located in Halls P, R, 6, and 7. Download the U.S. and Canadian exhibitor news by visiting this link: https://bit.ly/3HozbRU

MEDLAB sells out early

Due to exceptional demand, coupled with the relaxing of Covid-19 travel restrictions, exhibitor space at Medlab Middle East sold out two months ahead of the show, which returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 6-9 February. Medlab Middle East is the MENA region’s largest medical laboratory exhibition and congress.

Medlab Middle East organiser, Informa Markets, noted that the number of exhibition halls has increased from four to six, compared to the 2022 event. More than 350 new exhibitors have been confirmed, taking the total number to over 700, with 180 countries represented. International pavilions have also seen a rise from 11 to 14.

In line with the show’s theme: ‘Paving the way for technological advancements and sustainability in laboratory medicine,’ a wide range of exhibitors will be showcasing their latest products in areas including disposables, imaging, IT systems, medical equipment, amongst others.

Tom Coleman, Group Exhibition Director, Informa Markets Healthcare, said: “It has been an incredible year of growth for the medical laboratory industry and Medlab Middle East. This year we will welcome exhibitors from 180 countries, many of whom are making their debut at the event.

“We are also welcoming back several of our Asian counterparts who have been unable to travel due to restrictions in their home countries as well as stalwarts of the event Abbott, Biomerieux, Beckman Coulter, Randox, illumina, bioMérieux, Randox and Mindray, amongst others.”

Hosted Buyer programme
In addition to a full line-up of exhibitors on the show floor, Medlab Middle East has announced the launch of its Hosted Buyer programme, which will match exhibitors with senior decision-makers from the healthcare industry. The show floor will also include a series of seminars and workshops designed to allow visitors to learn first-hand about the latest medical laboratory innovations from exhibitors.

This year’s conference programme includes eight core lab conference tracks​, with a further four new additions addressing Point of Care Testing (POCT), Tech Advances and Clinical Impact, New trends in laboratory medicine, Quality Management in the Lab, and Sustainability in the Lab.

The Village

In another first for the event, Medlab Middle East will also showcase a new Entertainment zone – The Village, which will provide a more relaxed environment for networking, situated outside Za’abeel Hall 6.